Lauren Sanchez's $55 Million Wedding Dress: 900 Hours of Craftsmanship for Bezos Nuptials in Venice

The wedding of Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos on June 27, 2025, at San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, has been dubbed the wedding of the decade, with Sanchez's dress stealing the show.

Sanchez donned a custom Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda gown that took over 900 hours of artisan craftsmanship to complete, according to Harper’s Bazaar. The gown featured long sleeves, a corseted waist, and a turtleneck. The mermaid-style skirt and 180 silk-covered buttons trailing down the floor-length train added to the fairytale aesthetic.

Sanchez shared behind-the-scenes glimpses of the dress on social media, describing it as "not just a gown, a piece of poetry."

Jeff Bezos complemented his bride in a classic black Dolce & Gabbana tux. Their coordinated style made them the quintessential power couple.

The three-day wedding celebration, held on San Giorgio Maggiore, was attended by A-list celebrities, including Bill Gates, Kim & Kris Jenner, Kylie Jenner, Karlie Kloss, Ivanka Trump, and Orlando Bloom. The event reportedly cost $55 million, making it one of the most expensive weddings of the year.

The ceremony commenced with Matteo Bocelli serenading the guests with "Can’t Help Falling in Love."

Earlier in the day, Sanchez was seen in a white suit and silk headscarf as she departed the Aman Hotel, while Bezos sported a black tux and aviators.

The couple had originally planned to marry on June 28 at Scuola Grande della Misericordia, but the venue was changed due to protests.

Overall, the wedding was a spectacle of couture fashion, celebrity attendees, and a dreamy Venetian setting.